Agricultural Equipment Technician

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Differentials

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer